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Eric Lee-Roy Smith
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Gender
Male
Age
40 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
03/19/2008
Location
4752 Farm to Market Road 1993 Cookville TX 75558 Titus
Cause of Death
Vehic/Purs
Trooper Cannon pulled over a Mazda MD driven by Smith for following too closely. When Trooper Cannon approached the Mazda on foot, Smith drove away. Trooper Smith returned to his other and pursued Smith at a speeds of up to 120 mph. Smith crashed, and tried to leave the scene on foot. Trooper Cannon tried to subdue him. Smith was fatally struck by an SUV as he tried to avoid Trooper Cannon.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Texas Department of Public Safety
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National Anthem
United States